AquarianGoddess
Way back when I posted a piece on "identifying aspects". You can read it here:
http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?threadid=64
However, I would suggest FIRST learing about the 12 signs, the 10 planets and the 12 house meanings BEFORE getting caught up in aspects.
Those lines on the chart are ONLY there to confuse you even further! I would white them out...I never did like those lines and would get dizzy just looking at them...it's a stupid thing and they don't help anyone learn anything.
A suggestion for those of you who really are beginners (from a former astrology teacher): You may want to use index cards, one for each of the 12 signs, 10 planets, 12 houses...yes, that's 34 cards in total (you can then add the ASC and MC too). Write the basic information on each card, i.e., sign, it's element and modality (they're VERY IMPORTANT) the number of the sign (Scorpio is the 8th sign because the zodiac begins with Aries), the sign's planetary ruler, some keywords related to the sign, which "natural" house it rules, etc. Try not to incorporate TOO MUCH information in the beginning. In other words....keep it simple.
You'll be surprised how well this method works....then when looking at a chart and want to know what Mercury in Leo means, pull out your "Mercury" and "Leo" cards and make a sentence from the keywords. You can then add the "House" card to further explain the placement. I've had my students try this method and it works better than any book and the best part is the student seems to remember it better. Remeber, interpretation MUST come from your own brain....so IMHO, it's a good idea to start early in the process to form your own interpretation. No book will teach you how to interpret.
The elements and modalities are cruical to memorize. It will make learning aspects much easier.
Good luck in your studies!!
AG
http://www.tarotforum.net/showthread.php?threadid=64
However, I would suggest FIRST learing about the 12 signs, the 10 planets and the 12 house meanings BEFORE getting caught up in aspects.
Those lines on the chart are ONLY there to confuse you even further! I would white them out...I never did like those lines and would get dizzy just looking at them...it's a stupid thing and they don't help anyone learn anything.
A suggestion for those of you who really are beginners (from a former astrology teacher): You may want to use index cards, one for each of the 12 signs, 10 planets, 12 houses...yes, that's 34 cards in total (you can then add the ASC and MC too). Write the basic information on each card, i.e., sign, it's element and modality (they're VERY IMPORTANT) the number of the sign (Scorpio is the 8th sign because the zodiac begins with Aries), the sign's planetary ruler, some keywords related to the sign, which "natural" house it rules, etc. Try not to incorporate TOO MUCH information in the beginning. In other words....keep it simple.
You'll be surprised how well this method works....then when looking at a chart and want to know what Mercury in Leo means, pull out your "Mercury" and "Leo" cards and make a sentence from the keywords. You can then add the "House" card to further explain the placement. I've had my students try this method and it works better than any book and the best part is the student seems to remember it better. Remeber, interpretation MUST come from your own brain....so IMHO, it's a good idea to start early in the process to form your own interpretation. No book will teach you how to interpret.
The elements and modalities are cruical to memorize. It will make learning aspects much easier.
Good luck in your studies!!
AG